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Honey BBQ Baked Salmon and Zucchini {Meal Prep Recipe}

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  • Author: Lindsay Cotter
  • Prep Time: 15 min
  • Cook Time: 10 -15 min
  • Total Time: 30
  • Yield: 3-4 1x

Description

Honey BBQ Baked Salmon Bowls {Meal Prep Recipe, Gluten Free, Dairy Free}

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Ingredients

For the BBQ Baked Salmon:

  • 10–12 ounces of salmon fillet (around three to four 3–4 ounce fillets)
  • 1/2 cup gluten free BBQ sauce (unsweetened or low sugar)
  • 1/2 to 1 tbsp honey (adjust to your liking)
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp minced Garlic (around 2 large cloves)
  • kosher salt to taste (a pinch or so)

For plating or meal prep:

  • 1 cup uncooked Quinoa (to be cooked) or 3 cups Cauliflower Rice for Paleo option.  You may also use leftover cooked quinoa or grain of choice.
  • 2 c water or broth for cooking quinoa
  • pinch of sea salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 medium zucchini (spiralized) – See instructions for prep
  • 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped
  • Lemon or Lime wedges
  • 1 ounce pumpkin seeds
  • 1 Avocado, sliced
  • Kosher Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

For the baked salmon

  1. preheat oven 400F. Line a baking sheet with foil. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, Mix BBQ sauce and remaining ingredients/spices.
  3. Spread 2 tbsp on each 4-6 ounce fillet or ¼ cup on over 10-12 oz of salmon
  4. Bake 10-12 minutes. Broil 1-2 minutes until BBQ sauce browns on edge of salmon. be sure not to overcook so check at 8 minutes first . Add pinch of salt over salmon after cooked.
  5. Cut or break up salmon with fork.

For the bowl/meal prep:

  1. Cook quinoa according to instructions (on stove or rice maker) with 2 cup broth or water and oil mixed in. Cook until fluffy. Set aside. You can also use leftover cooked quinoa or gluten free grain to save on time.
  2. Julienne slice or spiralize your zucchini. PREP TIP –> Sprinkle with sea salt and let zoodles sit in a colander to drain extra water. Remove and press the noodles dru with a towel to remove excess water.

Next prepare Each Bowl/Meal prep:

  1. Place 1/3 c Quinoa cooked (for paleo option, use cauliflower rice ) onto each plate or bowl. Place 3 ounces BBQ baked salmon on top.
  2. Scoop 1 cup of zucchini noodles to go next to the salmon followed by a sprinkle of pumpkin seeds.
  3. Cilantro, splash of lemon or lime wedge juice, and avocado slices to garnish. Sea salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Feel free to brush extra BBQ sauce on top
  5. Makes about 3-4 bowls for meal prep. *See notes for Storing Zucchini * Spiralize zucchini before or slice if making night before, add dash of lemon to zucchini to stay fresh. You will have enough Quinoa for 4-5 people. Store extra quinoa in fridge for later usage.

Notes

Makes about 3-4 containers/bowls for meal prep.

  • *Storing Zucchini * Spiralize zucchini before or slice if making night before, add dash of lemon to zucchini to stay fresh. You will have enough Quinoa for 4-5 people. Extra.
  • Products used – Sizzlefish salmon and Unsweetened natural BBQ sauce (GF)
  • Whole 30 option – Omit Honey and substitute cauliflower rice for quinoa
  • Nutrition below based on quinoa option. This recipe will be closer to 300 calories and 12 carbs using cauliflower rice.
  • Category: main
  • Method: bake
  • Cuisine: main

Keywords: meal prep, salmon, paleo, bbq, healthy, zucchini, dairy free, gluten free, seafood

Find it online: https://www.cottercrunch.com/honey-bbq-baked-salmon-bowls/

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